BLOG
Poor Posture During Computer Work as a Cause of Shoulder Stiffness
🖥 Computers are now essential for both work and personal use. Many people spend most of their working hours using a computer, leading to cases of shoulder stiffness, neck pain, and lower back pain.
🧑💻 For those experiencing such physical discomfort, small habits during computer use may be contributing factors to shoulder stiffness and lower back fatigue.
🧐 Check your environment for the following posture-related factors contributing to shoulder stiffness:
✅ Noticeably rounding your back
✅ Inadvertently bringing your face closer to the display
✅ Unable to type without looking closely at the keyboard
✅ Facing the display at an angle or twisting your body
✅ Keyboard and display not directly in front of your body
✅ Mouse feeling uncomfortable in your hand
✅ Feet not firmly touching the floor
✅ Clutter under the desk (boxes, bags, etc.)
✅ Disorganized desk space, with a narrow workspace
✅ Unstable arm position while typing, with raised shoulders
✅ Chair and desk height mismatch
✅ Resting your chin on your hand
✅ Inadvertently crossing your legs
The more applicable items, the more likely your body is prone to misalignment and shoulder stiffness. Check these factors to ensure a healthy computer workstation!